1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3193 mm |
