2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster 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, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1969 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1969 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 7029 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 91 L |