2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, both 2005 Ford Fairlane 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 382 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 rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Fairlane 2005 Ford Ranger
Make Ford Ford
Model Fairlane Ranger
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 2184 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 225 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 8.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1323 kg
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2990 mm


 

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