2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 295 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1220 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |