2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-250 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |