2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV.
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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Ranger | AIV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1220 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
