2000 Ford Ranger vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2000 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Ranger (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 42 kg more than 2000 Ford Ranger.
Because 2000 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 2000 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Ranger | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Venture |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
