1950 Austin A135 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 808 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A135 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |