2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 3 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 18 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 Ford Ranger.
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 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Ranger | 2004 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ranger | Retona |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2370 mm |