2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2001 Ford F-150

To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-150 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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