2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 554 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Ranger | Volare |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |