2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 261 kg more than 1993 TVR Griffith.
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 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1993 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Ranger | Griffith |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1062 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |