2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1979 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1979 Nissan Skyline 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. 1979 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Skyline |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |