2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Holden Astra

To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Holden Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Astra weights approximately 3 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.

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, 2005 Holden Astra, 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 Holden Astra (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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