2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 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 182 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1120 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |