1975 Dodge Aspen 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 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 73 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Ranger |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3193 mm |