2001 Seat Arosa vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Seat Arosa. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 158 kg more than 2001 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Arosa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Arosa (236 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 2001 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Arosa | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Arosa | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1289 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3193 mm |
