1996 Ford Ranger vs. 1976 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 685 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000. 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, 1996 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 1976 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ranger | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
