2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 54 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Ranger | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |