1979 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 438 kg more than 1979 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
