2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Ranger would be higher. 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 133 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ka weights approximately 33 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, 2010 Ford Ka, 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 2010 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Ka |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 35 L |
