2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 385 kg more than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1984 Nissan Skyline (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 1984 Nissan Skyline 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. 1984 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Skyline |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |