2005 Chevrolet Uplander 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 Uplander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Uplander would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 751 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Uplander | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
