2000 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2000 Ford Ranger and 2000 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Ranger (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Ranger weights approximately 418 kg more than 2000 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ka. (105 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Ranger | 2000 Ford Ka | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Ka |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 105 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |