2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 7 kg more than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet.
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 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Ranger | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1295 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
