2002 Daihatsu Altis vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daihatsu Altis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daihatsu Altis would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daihatsu Altis (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Altis should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daihatsu Altis weights approximately 109 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Daihatsu Altis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (252 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Altis. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Altis.

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