2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 343 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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