2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 767 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Multivan, 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 Volkswagen Multivan (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ranger | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
