2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |