2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2001 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2001 Ford Ranger and 2001 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Signum (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 280 kg more than 2001 Opel Signum.
Because 2001 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Signum. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 2001 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | Signum |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
