2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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, 2005 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Ranger | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
