1968 Holden Brougham vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 1968 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Brougham | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Ranger |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3193 mm |