2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette 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 52 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 801 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ranger | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
