1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 330 kg more than 1979 Dodge Aspen. 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |
