2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 102 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Vectra (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1200 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
