1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. Both 1995 Ford Scorpio and 2005 Ford Ranger are equipped with a 2,499 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 399 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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