2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2007 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |