2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 271 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 257 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 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 | 1656 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |