2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2094 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Ranger | Minor |
Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 22 L |