2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 462 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
