2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lancia Thesis. 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, 2005 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2005 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Ranger | Thesis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |