2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 395 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4.
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 (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Ranger | 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2450 mm |