B-series fuel economy

[hobie237]

Let's hear it, please- year, engine, transmission, driven wheels, average MPG. I'm curious how B-series trucks compare to my S-10.

[Bob Hill]

You may be familiar with this site www.fueleconomy.gov but there is a "Compare Vehicles" link at the bottom that will give you tons of info

BOB

[swivel]

Let see -- I drove a '91 Ford Ranger as a work truck for a while -- although after checking with the all-knowing wikipedia, it seems that the B series and Ranger did not become one until 1994, so I don't know how relevant my data is....but here it is:

1991 Ranger. Base model. 4 cyl, 5 speed, 2wd, no air, no power steering, windows, etc. I was seeing 14-18 mpg, depending on what my route was that day -- and how much the truck felt like behaving that day. (Which was waaaay better than the guys driving the E250s were seeing.)

[hobie237]

You may be familiar with this site www.fueleconomy.gov but there is a "Compare Vehicles" link at the bottom that will give you tons of info

BOB

Yeah, but I could get the same info on Mazda's website- and I'd assume it's as inaccurate as it is for my S-10 and Miata. I'm curious what real-world differences people see with different engines, transmissions, etc.

[1AB JAG]

93 Ford Ranger 3.0 liter V-6 5 speed manual trans: city 17-19, mix 20-22, hwy 25-28. Worst mileage 13, best 32.

[hobie237]

93 Ford Ranger 3.0 liter V-6 5 speed manual trans: city 17-19, mix 20-22, hwy 25-28. Worst mileage 13, best 32.



2wd or 4wd?

[1AB JAG]

2wd or 4wd?

Yeah sorry, 2wd.

[swingdancr]

2000 Ranger, X-cab, 2wd, 3.0L V6 auto

highway 22-23
with canvas tonneau cover 24-26
with cab height fiberglass camper top 25-28 :)

[madtrucker]

Here's the deal ! A 94' or newer mazda p/u is'nt a mazda, face it folks a real deal b series mazda was built in japan and discontinued for north america after the 93' production year!