1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1992 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2300 mm |
