1975 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (144 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 138 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3193 mm |
