2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1612 kg more than 1990 Ford Mustang.
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, 1990 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2560 mm |