2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1995 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 257 kg more than 1995 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, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.

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