2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 13 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 2005 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ranger | Bora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1195 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |