1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 205 kg more than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Ranger |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |