2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |