1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 266 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Ranger |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 966 kg |