2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2009 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2009 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Ranger | Jimny |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |