2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 565 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | F-350 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 110 L |