2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus RX weights approximately 804 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 Lexus RX (840 Nm) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Ranger | RX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 840 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
