2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 441 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Ranger | Valiant |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |
