2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger and 2008 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 62 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 Volkswagen Touran, 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 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ranger | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |