1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 86 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 648 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |