Ranger vs. S10

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Jun 30, 2003 | 04:37 AM

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Pkupman82

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Ranger vs. S10

Yep sounds like the same truck. This one had the ol TH350 auto, the truck would hit 90 no problem but anything over took a little while. For a 70 still on the original engine, it ran very strong. I was driving through town in her once and pulled up to a stop light next to a late 80s Camaro Iroc. The driver challenged me to a drag up to the next light. I dropped er down in first and booted it hard when the light turned green. Both tires just went up in smoke, the driver of the Camaro had choked a little getting off the line (5speed) so it helped a little not that I needed it. It was a very close race, I honestly don't know who won. With those 4.10 gears that old truck really jumps when you stomp on it! Those old nylon tires smoke really nice!

Jun 30, 2003 | 11:08 AM

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gnet158

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Ranger vs. S10

Well I’ve seen great things from both trucks. My father in law had a ford ranger he bought new back in 1986 and put it through hell and back. He finally go rid of it in 1997 with 200,000 + miles on the original engine & transmission. I my self bought a Chevy S-10 back in 1997 and the truck ran great. I traded her in last year with 130,000 miles on her and the only thing aside from regular maintenance that I replaced was the clutch. Not because it was out but because my extended warranty was going to expire and wanted to have it replaced because I had planned on keeping her for a bit longer (and it only cost me the deductible $50.) But as luck would have it I traded her in for my new truck. Both solid trucks in my opinion.

Jul 1, 2003 | 04:04 AM

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Ranger vs. S10

S10 Likes:
Comfortable interior
85-94 bodystyle
2.2 I4, 2.5 I4 and 4.3 V6 engines
Easy to find parts for
Tons of mods available

S10 Dislikes:
700R4 trannies
5 spd shifters are sloppy
2.8 V6 engines
Vacuum actuated 4wd systems
Doors are welded to the body
Rust problems
Single layer roof panels on cabs
Spring-under-axle rear suspension design
Torsion bar suspension on 4wd models

Ranger Likes:
Comfortable interior
2.3 I4, 2.9 V6, 4.0 V6 engines
Easy to find parts for as well as mods
Twin I beam and Twin Traction beam front suspension
STX pkg
Available manual transfer case and front hubs
Spring-over-axle rear suspension design
5 speed manuals on newer models

Ranger Dislikes:
Electric 4wd on newer models
Sloppy shifters on older 5 speed models
Switch to torsion bar design on newer 4wd models
Excessive use of plastic on front bumpers on newer models

Jul 1, 2003 | 07:13 PM

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Ranger vs. S10

Rnager is by far the better truck. I am on my second, my first being a 90 4 banger. I a month ago I drove my future brother in laws 99 S-10 4 cyl. from Omaha to Sproingfield MO, about 6 hours. It sucked driving that piece especially through KC. The 90 I had would eat this thing alive. It also felt like I was sitting on the floor. The only thing I liked about it was it rode a hella lot smoother than either ranger I've owned. The 90 I had would go over 100, not sure exactly because the speedometer isn't labeled past 85 but the needle doesn't stop climbing. I would guess somewhere between 105-110. The 93 I have now with the 4.0 4x4 will bring the needle almost back to 0.
If I ever blow my engine I think I'll have to try to put a SOHC 4.0 in. Anyone know if that's possible?