2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 932 kg more than 1972 Mercury Monterey.
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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1972 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. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3160 mm |