1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 5,011 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Chevelle | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5011 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
