2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 127 kg more than 2005 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2950 mm |