2003 Noble M14 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Noble M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Noble M14 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 297 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Noble M14 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Noble | Ford |
| Model | M14 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3193 mm |
