1970 Austin 3 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Austin 3.
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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |