2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2003 Ford Ka
To start off, 2003 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 798 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Ka. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 2003 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Ka |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 40 L |
