1956 Daimler DK vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 820 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | DK | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 1758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1212 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
