2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1892 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona.
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 (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |