2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Ranger | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |