2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Sirion and 2009 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 61 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Daihatsu Sirion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Sirion 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Sirion | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Sirion | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
