2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 505.
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 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Ranger | 505 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2910 mm |