2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Rover 2000

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 2000 weights approximately 20 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, 1970 Rover 2000 (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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