2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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