2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 221 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Maverick |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |