2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 607 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 607 (205 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 607, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 607 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 2006 Peugeot 607 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Ranger | 2006 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Ranger | 607 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1635 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |