2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1511 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1980 Talbot Tagora 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. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Ranger | Tagora |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |