1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 186 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Whitley | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |
