2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2009 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger 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 (330 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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2009 Ford Ranger | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 150 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |