2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 84 L |
