2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 79 L |