2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 730 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Ranger (323 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rendezvous | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |