1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Ranger |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |