2004 Chevrolet Astro 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 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Astro (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 907 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
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 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Astro | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |