1998 Toyota Previa vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Previa weights approximately 168 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Previa, 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Previa | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Previa | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2437 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
