2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 275 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. 1950 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1550 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2960 mm |