2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 4 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 5,461 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Ranger | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | R |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |