2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 114 L |
