2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore.
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 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Ranger | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2950 mm |
