1976 Ford Capri 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 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 418 kg more than 1976 Ford Capri. 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Capri | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Ranger |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |