1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 21 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Ranger |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3868 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |