1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 708 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Ranger |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |