1981 Ford Capri vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 72 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
