1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Comodoro | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
