Explodin' Bryan
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- Location
- Hatton, MO
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
I've owned 3 Mustangs with the 2.3: 2 NA (one auto with 3.73 gears and one 5-speed with 3.45s) and a SVO. While I know there's no comparison with the SVO vs. a Ranger with a 2.3/2.5 I was wondering what the real-world driving experience is like between a NA Mustang and a Ranger (I'm mainly interested in the 2.5 but the 2.3-based opinions are still relevant for this comparison), both auto and stick.
I'd consider my NA 2.3 Mustangs "tolerable" as far as power but I still felt it lacking at times, esp. highway passing. The 5-speed felt faster than the auto despite the higher gears. I know the Lima-powered Rangers aren't rockets but I'd like to hear your opinions. Thanks!
Happy New Year!
I'd consider my NA 2.3 Mustangs "tolerable" as far as power but I still felt it lacking at times, esp. highway passing. The 5-speed felt faster than the auto despite the higher gears. I know the Lima-powered Rangers aren't rockets but I'd like to hear your opinions. Thanks!
Happy New Year!