1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 295 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |