2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2012 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1981 ZIL 4104 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. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Ranger | 4104 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 3335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3340 mm |