2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 558 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | GT 70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| 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 | 765 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2330 mm |
