2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Terraza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Buick Terraza (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Terraza | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |