2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2000 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 2,184 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 193 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla, 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 Ford Ranger (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1130 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
