2000 Fiat Brava vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Brava.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Brava. 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Brava | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Brava | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 84 L |
