2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 452 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1971 Mercury Monterey 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. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3160 mm |