1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1995 Ford Ranger and 1995 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Ranger (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ranger | 626 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
