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 @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 471 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. 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 116 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 | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3010 mm |