2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 102 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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, 1998 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
