1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 13 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 576 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Jeep Liberty 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.

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