2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 288 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ranger | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |
