1971 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2011 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |
