2004 Kia Retona vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Retona would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 206 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Retona | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Retona | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3198 mm |
