2004 Ford Econovan vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 6 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan.
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, 2004 Ford Econovan (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2990 mm |