2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Potentia would be higher. 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 5 more horse power than 2002 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 499 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia. 2002 Kia Potentia 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. 2002 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Ranger | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
