2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1402 kg more than 1999 Honda NSX.
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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1999 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
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 | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |