2006 Acura RL vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Acura RL and 2006 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura RL weights approximately 367 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | RL | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 74 L |