2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 261 kg more than 1996 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2840 mm |
