2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1973 Ford Maverick

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 Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 108 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. 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 Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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