1993 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru Impreza (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 546 kg more than 1993 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Impreza | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3198 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
