1971 Checker Aerobus vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1082 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, 1971 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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