2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1986 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 232 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana.

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, 1986 Nissan Santana, 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, 1986 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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