2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. Both 2007 Ford Ranger and 1996 Plymouth Voyager are equipped with a 2,499 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Ranger | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2880 mm |
