2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 328 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | 450 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |