1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2004 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 3,521 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 222 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. 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 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.

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