1971 Austin 3 vs. 1997 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1997 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |