2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1389 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-250 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-250 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |