2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 22 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
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 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1993 Plymouth Prowler 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 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Ranger | Prowler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |
