2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 970 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2430 mm |