2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 11 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. 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 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Ranger | Tagora |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |