2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 381 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2004 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 74 L |
