2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2004 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | Ranger | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2636 mm |