2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 206 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2950 mm |