2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,929 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 35 kg more than 1964 Holden EH.
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, 1964 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1964 Holden EH 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. 1964 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1964 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | EH |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |