2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Peugeot 307

To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger and 2008 Peugeot 307 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 359 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.

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 Peugeot 307, 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Ranger 2008 Peugeot 307
Make Ford Peugeot
Model Ranger 307
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2970 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1107 kg 1466 kg
Vehicle Length 5160 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 60 L


 

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