2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford 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 25 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | Ranger | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
