2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 @ 4900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 77 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2410 mm |