1982 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 332 kg more than 1982 Ford Mustang.
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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Mustang | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |
