1971 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 145 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 74 L |
