2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 279 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
