2000 Ford Falcon 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 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Falcon. 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 84 L |
