2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 173 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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ranger | Admiral |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1475 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |