2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Marcos TS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Marcos TS would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 223 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS.
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, 2005 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2004 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Ranger | TS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2230 mm |
