2004 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 258 kg more than 2004 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
