2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 178 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 21.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1390 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2770 mm |