2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 123 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1958 Alvis TD 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. 1958 Alvis TD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Ford | Alvis |
| Model | Ranger | TD |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1425 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
