2006 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ka 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 696 kg more than 2006 Ford Ka. 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 Ford Ka, 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ka | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ka | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |