2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2112 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Daihatsu Charade, 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 (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2006 Daihatsu Charade 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 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 2184 cc |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |