1984 De Tomaso Longchamp 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 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp 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 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | Ranger |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3193 mm |