1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Valiant | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Plymouth | Ford |
Model | Valiant | Ranger |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3193 mm |