2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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 (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
