1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1995 Ford Ranger

To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 3,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Chevrolet Pickup 1995 Ford Ranger
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Pickup Ranger
Year Released 1976 1995
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3276 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 200 HP 148 HP
Torque 407 Nm 257 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats


 

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