2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
