2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1547 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro.
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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Ranger | Monaro |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |