2004 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 32 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore.
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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Ranger | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Commodore |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 304 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2950 mm |