1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Ranger |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2990 mm |