1955 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 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 1131 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2856 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2990 mm |
