1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2002 Opel Speedster is newer by 7 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, 2002 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 450 kg more than 2002 Opel Speedster.
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, 2002 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 2002 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Speedster |
Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |