2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 656 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Ranger 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Ford Toyota
Model Ranger Corona
Year Released 2007 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.8:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1656 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2510 mm


 

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