2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 189 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 919 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Ranger | Envoy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 275 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2194 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |