2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Isuzu Trooper were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Trooper (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 682 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 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Trooper will offer significantly more control. 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 Isuzu Trooper (326 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Ranger | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
