2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 84 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 292 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute 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, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2006 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Ranger | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Ranger | Tribute |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 57 L |