2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Noble M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Noble M14 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 62 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Ford | Noble |
| Model | Ranger | M14 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1150 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
