2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. 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 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen. 2007 Proton Gen 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. 2007 Proton Gen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Ford | Proton |
Model | Ranger | Gen |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 40 L |