2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,723 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (228 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (345 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | Viano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 209 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |