2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | 230 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3060 mm |