2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 520 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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, 1986 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 1986 Holden Commodore 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. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Ranger | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
