2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2910 mm |
