2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 346 kg more than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Ranger | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |