1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 786 kg more than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Invicta | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
