2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 416 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 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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2007 Ford Ranger | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Ranger | Rexton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |