1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2840 mm |
