2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 106 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |