2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2001 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2004 Holden Zafira is newer by 3 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Zafira (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Zafira should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Holden Zafira.

Because 2001 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Holden Zafira. 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, both vehicles can yield 203 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2001 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 2004 Holden Zafira has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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