2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 300 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.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |