1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 458 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Corona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
