2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 604 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Ranger | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |
