1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 302 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Ranger |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |