2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2001 Vauxhall Corsa

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Corsa would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 282 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. 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, 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, 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 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa.

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