1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 166 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
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 Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zodiac | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zodiac | Ranger |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |