2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 389 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
