2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Kia K2700
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Kia K2700 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,665 cc, 2005 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Kia K2700 | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Ranger | K2700 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2665 cc |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
