2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
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 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Ranger | Volare |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |