1971 Rover P6 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P6 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 152 kg more than 1971 Rover P6.
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 Rover P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover P6 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | P6 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3193 mm |
