2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Cuore 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 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 312 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Cuore, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Cuore | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Cuore | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
