2004 AC Aceca vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1252 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
