2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 12 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 191 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |
