1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 2 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Vanette |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2080 mm |