1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 4 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. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR-S (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR-S should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 425 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
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 (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | MR-S |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
