2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2009 Ford Ranger and 2009 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Because 2009 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ranger | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1341 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 53 L |