2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Kia Pregio

To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Pregio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Pregio would be higher. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio.

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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Ranger 2005 Kia Pregio
Make Ford Kia
Model Ranger Pregio
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Pickup Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2399 cc 2665 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 65 L


 

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