2007 Toyota Hilux vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 83 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Hilux | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Hilux | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
