1953 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 50 kg more than 1953 Buick 40.
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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1715 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3010 mm |
