1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. Both 1995 Ford Ranger and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser are equipped with a 2,982 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 382 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |