2005 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Ulysse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat Ulysse (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Ulysse | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ulysse | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1736 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |