1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Ranger |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |