2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 GMC Jimmy

To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2000 GMC Jimmy. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 747 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.

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, 2000 GMC Jimmy (340 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm). This means 2000 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2006 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 2000 GMC Jimmy has manual transmission. 2000 GMC Jimmy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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