2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 222 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Corsair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 125 L |