2004 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Nissan Violet

To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 766 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet. 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, 2004 Ford Ranger (251 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.

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