2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2005 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 957 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |
