2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 156 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Ranger | 960 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2780 mm |