2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 588 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, 1989 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1989 Toyota Century 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. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1989 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Century |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2870 mm |