1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 17 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 354 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
