2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 230 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1975 Nissan Silvia 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. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2350 mm |