2000 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ranger. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 779 kg more than 2000 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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