1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Ranger |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |