2002 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, 2002 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Ranger weights approximately 39 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.

Because 2002 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford Ranger (207 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (176 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.

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