1978 Ford Capri vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 404 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Ranger |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2990 mm |