2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.
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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII 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. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Ranger | Mark VII |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2760 mm |