2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1997 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GAZ 3110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GAZ 3110 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 415 kg more than 1997 GAZ 3110.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1997 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Ranger | 3110 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2810 mm |
