1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 282 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3-Litre | Ranger |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4016 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 84 L |