1964 Checker Town vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Checker Town would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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. 1964 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Checker Town | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Checker | Ford |
Model | Town | Ranger |
Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2840 mm |