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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1131 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
