2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | TrailBlazer | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |