2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1985 Nissan Stanza

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 443 kg more than 1985 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Stanza. 1985 Nissan Stanza 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. 1985 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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