1996 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Octavia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Because 1996 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Skoda Octavia (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Ranger | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
