What is better, Ford Ranger or VW Amarok?
Ranger vs Amarok: Ride and Handling Not surprisingly, the Amarok is quicker off the mark, reaching 62mph in just 9. Ranger can only manage it in 10. Engine noise is noticeably louder on the Ranger too, especially during heavy acceleration. This mid-size pickup is built in South Africa and sold in many parts of the world, although not in the U. S. While the Amarok is based on the Ford Ranger, every exterior body panel is different, and you don’t need to squint too hard to see what lurks underneath.There is currently a choice of two engines in the Amarok, both diesel Ford engines manufactured in the UK and shipped out: the 205 hp four-cylinder and the 236 hp V6. The previous Amarok was fitted with VW engines and the V6 was very popular.You see, the latest Amarok is the result of a commercial vehicle partnership between Volkswagen and Ford, and is very closely related to the Ford Ranger (they’re even built at the same factory). Don’t worry though – there’s more than just a badge to distinguish the two models.THE new VW Amarok pickup truck was developed as a joint project between VW and Ford. However, both the Amarok and Ford Ranger share the same production line in the same factory in South Africa. Both share the same engines and chassis etc, with only mild design differences to the body skins.