2010 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 533 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Ranger | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Ranger | Thema |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
