Buyers of the Chevrolet Colorado are aware of the reputation of the truck they are purchasing. The Colorado has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 2005 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Colorado falls into the crew cab pickup for the family category. People who purchase the Colorado have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

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A high point in the extended cab pickup market is the Ford Ranger. In 2008 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the Ranger with four versions: XLT, Sport, and FX4. Sales for the Ranger, especially the Ranger Sport, were brisk during 2008 and 2009. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

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The Ford Ranger is a 2-door truck available at your Ford dealer. The Ranger came in five configurations: Sport, XL, XLT, STX, and Splash. The Sport configuration is powered by the 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 20 - 22 highway miles and 16 - 17 city. The Ranger competes in the Standard Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.

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The Ranger Sport is equipped with a Ford 2.3 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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