2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc, 2007 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | Astra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
