2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique 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 1996 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Ranger | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
