2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 191 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (620 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-350 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-350 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6802 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 64 L |