2000 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 12 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 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 21 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Ford Ranger.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Ranger | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Ranger | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
