2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.
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 (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1110 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |