2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 278 kg more than 2008 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |