1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 5 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 48 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Ranger | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |