2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona 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 (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1812 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona 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. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |