2006 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Sprinter 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 1138 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 Sprinter (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Sprinter | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Sprinter | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 4014 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 74 L |
