2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Spider would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 285 kg more than 1998 Renault Spider.
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, 1998 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Ranger | Spider |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2350 mm |