2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 291 kg more than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
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 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |
