2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 263 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Ranger | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1060 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2460 mm |
