2011 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford Ranger | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Taurus |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |