1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1987 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Ranger (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Because 1987 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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. 1987 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Ford Mustang | 1987 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Ranger |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |