2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2011 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 10 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 410 kg more than 2011 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2001 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ascari KZ1. 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, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ranger. (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Ranger | 2011 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | Ranger | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2636 mm |