2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 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 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (162 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A4 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |