2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 293 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ford Ranger (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Ranger 2006 Toyota Yaris
Make Ford Toyota
Model Ranger Yaris
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 90 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1208 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 3650 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 45 L


 

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