2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 163 kg more than 1970 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | 2000GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1160 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |