2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 162 kg more than 1979 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1979 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Laurel |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1140 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |