1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 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 80 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 426 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ranger | 818 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |
