2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2000 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 315 kg more than 2000 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2000 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
