2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 338 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Commodore |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1550 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2950 mm |