2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 468 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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 Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Ranger | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |