2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria 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 59 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 3 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Gloria |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1987 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |