2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 475 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Explorer | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Explorer | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 74 L |