2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 757 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Ranger | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Ranger | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 88 L |