2001 Daihatsu U4 B vs. 2001 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu U4 B and 2001 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Ranger (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 900 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 Ford Ranger (203 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (108 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu U4 B | 2001 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | U4 B | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
