2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 67 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Ranger | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1235 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2352 mm |
