2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 249 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1074 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |