2005 Ford Excursion 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 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1789 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Excursion 2006 Ford Ranger
Make Ford Ford
Model Excursion Ranger
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5948 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 257 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 19.8:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 3504 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 167 L 82 L


 

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