2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 135 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Cortina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1140 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2580 mm |