2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 168 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Ranger (257 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ranger | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1443 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
