2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 807 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Ranger | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2082 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |