2008 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2008 Daewoo Kalos and 2008 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos.
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2008 Daewoo Kalos | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Kalos | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 2297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |