2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
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, 1982 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Ranger | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1255 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
