2004 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (149 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |