2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 426 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. 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 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1976 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Escort |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 876 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |