2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 395 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1607 kg |