2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Commodore weights approximately 73 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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Commodore |
Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1375 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |