2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 343 (117 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Ranger | 343 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |