2011 Ford Ranger vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona.
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, 2011 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Ranger | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corona |
Year Released | 2011 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 2510 mm |