2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Ranger | RX-01 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |