1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1776 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2990 mm |
