1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 14 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 468 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ranger | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
