2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Holden UTE
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden UTE would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Holden UTE.
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 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2005 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Ranger | UTE |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2950 mm |
