1986 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 117 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang.
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, 1986 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Mustang | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Ranger |
Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |