2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan 260 ZX 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 24 more horse power than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 53 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |