2003 Audi RS6 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi RS6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi RS6 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi RS6 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | RS6 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 59 L |
