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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 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 542 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 | 2983 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |
