2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 261 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ranger | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
