2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 37 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 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1360 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |