1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane.

Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1990 Ford Fairlane 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. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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