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Ford Ranger I Super Cab 3.0 V6 (154 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford Ranger:
The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup truck marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018.
Debuting as a compact pickup in North America in 1982 for the 1983 model year, the Ranger was later introduced in some South American countries. From 1998 to 2011, the Ranger nameplate was used for models developed by Mazda for sale outside the North American market. In 2011, Ford introduced the first Ranger based on the T6 platform. Considered a mid-size pickup truck, the model was developed in-house by Ford Australia. In that same year, the North American-market Ranger was discontinued, leaving the T6 platform-based Ranger as the sole Ranger model worldwide....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Super Cab Overview:
Ford Ranger (I Super Cab). With a weight of 1397 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 V6 (154 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A good middle-ground V6, offering a noticeable power upgrade over the 2.3L without the extreme fuel thirst of the 4.0L.
Fuel Economy
Better than the 4.0L V6 but still a petrol V6, so expect moderate fuel consumption, especially under load.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and durable build quality, ideal for work
- • Versatile engine lineup including efficient diesels and powerful V6s
- • Excellent towing and hauling capabilities for its class
- • Available 4x4 options for enhanced off-road performance
- • Relatively simple and easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Basic interior design and limited comfort features
- • Ride quality can be harsh, especially unladen
- • Fuel economy for V6 petrol engines is relatively poor
- • Safety features are dated by modern standards
- • Dated exterior styling compared to newer pickups
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Super Cab: 1998 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Ranger |
| Generation: | I Super Cab |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 (154 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 154 Hp Same horsepower |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 14.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 110.2 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1397 |
| Max. weight: | 1969 |
| Max load: | 572 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4763 mm mm [235mm less] |
| Width: | 1786 mm mm [91mm more] |
| Height: | 1648 mm mm [92mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2835 mm mm [165mm less] |
| Front track: | 1488 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Dependent suspension of two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs |
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