1975 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 252 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
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, 2005 Ford Ranger (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
