2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Violet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2460 mm |