2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1306 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Supra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |