2006 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Equinox 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 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 542 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Equinox | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Equinox | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 84 L |
