2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2001 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Ranger (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 520 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Ranger (203 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster. 2001 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 2010 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Dacia Duster | 2001 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Dacia | Ford |
Model | Duster | Ranger |
Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 203 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 3010 mm |