2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 295 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada.
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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Granada |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |