1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 653 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (210 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Ranchero | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2295 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1578 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2910 mm |