2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger and 2008 Opel Corsa 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 37 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.

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 Opel Corsa, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Ranger 2008 Opel Corsa
Make Ford Opel
Model Ranger Corsa
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2970 cc 1598 cc
Horse Power 148 HP 0 HP
Torque 245 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1107 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 45 L


 

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