1969 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 405 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Ranger |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |