2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2980 mm |