• Ford manufactured some of the world's first pickup trucks.rusty and green image by John Sfondilias from Fotolia.com
  
  Ford is an automotive company with a long history, pioneering the pickup truck that has come to symbolize hard work. The 1995 Ford Ranger is one such truck that came in a variety of different models. It received mixed reviews overall, with a score of 8.1 out of 10 from MSN Auto users.
  
  

Engineering and Fuel Efficiency

• There were 18 different models of 1995 Ford Ranger. Most came equipped with a 2.3-liter, 112-horsepower engine delivering 135 foot-pounds of torque. However, the larger and more expensive models such as the XLT Supercab came with a 3.0-liter, 147-horsepower V6 engine with 179 foot-pounds of torque.
  
  

Transmission

• All models came with a five-speed overdrive transmission, though a four-speed could be installed upon request. Additionally, trucks could come either with two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive was typically more expensive.
  
  

Brakes and Safety

• 1995 Ford Ranger models came with anti-lock, two-disc brakes. The front suspension had a stabilizer bar, and the rear suspension had both a stabilizer bar and leaf springs. All had driver's-side airbags.
  
  

Fuel Efficiency

• Smaller models with smaller engines had better fuel efficiency, and the most basic model could achieve 21 to 23 miles per gallon in cities and 25 to 28 highway miles per gallon. The XLT Supercab achieved only 17 to 18 city miles per gallon and 23 to 24 on the highway. All models came with a 20.1-gallon gas tank.
  
  

Measurements

• The exact measurements of different '95 Rangers varied according to model. The base extended cab model measured 198.2 inches in length, 69.4 inches in width and 67.5 inches in height. The wheelbase measured 125.4 inches. It also had a gross weight rating of 4,839 pounds.
  
  

Convenience

• Standard convenience features include an ashtray and cigarette lighter, split-bench seats in the back, adjustable seat belts, a lockable and illuminated glove compartment, power steering, slow-fading courtesy lights and a vanity mirror on the passenger's side.