1978 Ford Taunus vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 189 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Ranger |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 85 L |