2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1652 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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, 1981 Toyota Celica (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |
