2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 1999 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 62 L |