2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 68 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 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1995 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1995 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Ranger | Prowler |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 3517 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1280 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |