2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 985 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Sunny |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2350 mm |