2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Ram | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4016 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 84 L |