2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Subaru 360 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 94 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 695 kg more than 1958 Subaru 360. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ranger | 360 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
