2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Ranger | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |