2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 6 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ford Ranger (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econovan | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2840 mm |
