2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 1981 Toyota Century 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. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Century |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |