2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster 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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |
