2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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, 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ranger | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
