2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri 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) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 646 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Capri |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 257 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |