2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1980 Ford Granada.
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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1980 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Granada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
