2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1157 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |