1969 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 239 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Ranger |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 85 L |