1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 78 kg more 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
