1968 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Ranger |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |