1954 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3193 mm |
