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


 

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