2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 84 L |
