2005 Chrysler Town & Country 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 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |
