2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger and 2008 Ford Fusion 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 Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fusion weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. 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 Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Fusion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2297 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |