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 20 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (186 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
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 (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 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. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 3425 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 84 L |
