2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2001 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 370 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2001 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ranger. (203 Nm). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2001 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 3010 mm |
