2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
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 Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 186 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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 Supra (598 Nm) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra 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 Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1116 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2560 mm |
