1948 Austin 16 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 175 kg more than 1948 Austin 16. 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
