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Horsepower
I read this today and was curious to it's accuracy:
"1997 Ford Ranger....The base 2.3-liter four that's standard on 2WD Rangers makes only 112 horsepower, and the first option is a 3.0-liter V6 at 147 hp, standard on 4WD models.
Even the top engine, the 4.0-liter V6 is rated at only 160 hp when some of the competition has 190-hp V6 engines.
It's a 25-year-old design, and its age is definitely beginning to show. Both V6 engines tend to be a bit shaky and fairly loud at full throttle, and above 4000 rpm there's not much gain in power..."
Quoted Here: http://www.internetautoguide.com/rev...rd_Ranger.html
I appreciate any response...
Thanks from a newbie, and happy FORD Ranger owner!
"1997 Ford Ranger....The base 2.3-liter four that's standard on 2WD Rangers makes only 112 horsepower, and the first option is a 3.0-liter V6 at 147 hp, standard on 4WD models.
Even the top engine, the 4.0-liter V6 is rated at only 160 hp when some of the competition has 190-hp V6 engines.
It's a 25-year-old design, and its age is definitely beginning to show. Both V6 engines tend to be a bit shaky and fairly loud at full throttle, and above 4000 rpm there's not much gain in power..."
Quoted Here: http://www.internetautoguide.com/rev...rd_Ranger.html
I appreciate any response...
Thanks from a newbie, and happy FORD Ranger owner!
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From: Elk River, MN
Horsepower
One auto mag writer's opinion. Everyone has their own opinion and mine is the only one that matters to me. His
numbers are right. The 4.0L is old. All the Ranger engines are proven reliable high mile capable engines. None of them is a powerhouse. That's not why people buy them.
numbers are right. The 4.0L is old. All the Ranger engines are proven reliable high mile capable engines. None of them is a powerhouse. That's not why people buy them.
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One thing that article doesn't mention is the fact that the "old" Ranger 4.0 makes well over 200 lb./ft. of torque. The "new" 4.0 does not make much more torque than this, despite it's 207 horsepower rating.
The point is...if you use the truck as a truck, the "old" 4.0 will still hang right in there with all the "new" engines available today. Also, the previous post is correct, the 3.0 and 4.0 are very well designed engines for durability.
You have to consider these things as well when making a purchase.
The point is...if you use the truck as a truck, the "old" 4.0 will still hang right in there with all the "new" engines available today. Also, the previous post is correct, the 3.0 and 4.0 are very well designed engines for durability.
You have to consider these things as well when making a purchase.
