1970 Ford Capri 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 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 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 (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Ranger |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |