1958 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 123 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Ranger |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |