2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 358 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
