2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 297 kg more than 1996 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2840 mm |
