2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 177 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (250 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Admiral |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 233 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |