2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (531 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4016 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 206 HP |
Torque | 531 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |