1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda Sentia (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 165 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (272 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1993 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ranger | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
