Ford Ranger Raptor v Bowler Bulldog - 4x4s tested off-road and on track - Autocar
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Date: 2022-04-17
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Jimmy
For the Ranger Raptor to be competitive it needs to be endowed with poke than what the 2. 0 offers. The 3. 2L 5 cylinder would be better. Better noise and a -Raptor- tune would see power knocking on the door of 300bhp. More importantly a decent slug more torque over a wider band without sounding strained. See BMW for 3. 0L diesel engines. A 2. 0L 4 cylinder diesel is fine in a small hatchback or 3 series BMW. But a large, heavy, not aerodynamic truck with power sapping gearbox and 4x4 system its left wanting. Had it been a standard Ford Ranger all would be fine. But by calling it a Raptor the name suggests power and ability. I think a diesel engine was the right choice for the UK. But a 2. 0L without the grunt to live up to its namesake. Embarrassing. The yanks just point and laugh.
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For the Ranger Raptor to be competitive it needs to be endowed with poke than what the 2. 0 offers. The 3. 2L 5 cylinder would be better. Better noise and a -Raptor- tune would see power knocking on the door of 300bhp. More importantly a decent slug more torque over a wider band without sounding strained. See BMW for 3. 0L diesel engines. A 2. 0L 4 cylinder diesel is fine in a small hatchback or 3 series BMW. But a large, heavy, not aerodynamic truck with power sapping gearbox and 4x4 system its left wanting. Had it been a standard Ford Ranger all would be fine. But by calling it a Raptor the name suggests power and ability. I think a diesel engine was the right choice for the UK. But a 2. 0L without the grunt to live up to its namesake. Embarrassing. The yanks just point and laugh.
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David
Fabulous cars for enjoying rough terrain. I can-t help thinking that one could get 90 % of the The fun with a slightly tuned Disco 2 (even Disco1, without worrying about the cost of the damage. Irrespective of how wealthy you think that you are, Discos 1/2 (and not Defenders) are tremendous value and really great in mud.
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Fabulous cars for enjoying rough terrain. I can-t help thinking that one could get 90 % of the The fun with a slightly tuned Disco 2 (even Disco1, without worrying about the cost of the damage. Irrespective of how wealthy you think that you are, Discos 1/2 (and not Defenders) are tremendous value and really great in mud.
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jermaine
When you said - do not let this distract you- I thought at that point you was going to say -Don-t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry-s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system-
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When you said - do not let this distract you- I thought at that point you was going to say -Don-t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry-s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system-
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DaDonFather
First time I heard a journalist from Europe mention complaints about diesel engine noise, and on a TRUCK, of all things. Isn't this a great match? OK OK I take it aaaallllllll back after hearing that Bowler!
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First time I heard a journalist from Europe mention complaints about diesel engine noise, and on a TRUCK, of all things. Isn't this a great match? OK OK I take it aaaallllllll back after hearing that Bowler!
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Tony
Your -off road- -trail- is in better shape than 1/2 of the city streets in Portland Oregon. Any vehicle short of a supercar would be able to handle that -cross country- -track-.
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Your -off road- -trail- is in better shape than 1/2 of the city streets in Portland Oregon. Any vehicle short of a supercar would be able to handle that -cross country- -track-.
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codprawn
I should have guessed when I saw it was an Autocar test the so called offroad bits would be rather lame. Why don't they try harder? Plenty of serious offroad bits in Wales.
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I should have guessed when I saw it was an Autocar test the so called offroad bits would be rather lame. Why don't they try harder? Plenty of serious offroad bits in Wales.
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II_4_R_Z_II
For day to day driving I-d take the ranger for full intense 4wding for the price of the bowler I-d get a land cruiser with a 4. 5L v8 turbo diesel
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For day to day driving I-d take the ranger for full intense 4wding for the price of the bowler I-d get a land cruiser with a 4. 5L v8 turbo diesel
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Quick
Matt truly conveyed just how much fun that Bowler was on track. It was like someone was tickling him while he tried to talk. Great reviews
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Matt truly conveyed just how much fun that Bowler was on track. It was like someone was tickling him while he tried to talk. Great reviews
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Ronald
Long story short the wimpy diesel raptor can do almost everything that the bowler can only way more comfortable, and for half the price.
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Long story short the wimpy diesel raptor can do almost everything that the bowler can only way more comfortable, and for half the price.
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Nigel
Not in the wrong country at all, how about you speed up, seeing as you are crawling along a road a golf diesel could drive along.
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Not in the wrong country at all, how about you speed up, seeing as you are crawling along a road a golf diesel could drive along.
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