2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 487 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Ranger (323 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Ranger | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 72 L |
