2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 3 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Duster (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 235 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster.
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, 2010 Dacia Duster, 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, 2010 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Ford | Dacia |
Model | Ranger | Duster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |