2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 78 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
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, 2002 Toyota Caldina, 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina. 2002 Toyota Caldina 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. 2002 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Caldina |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1245 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |