2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Toyota MR2.
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, 1997 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1997 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1235 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
