2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 Lexus GS.
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 Lexus GS (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 1995 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1995 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Ranger | GS |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2810 mm |