2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford F-350. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 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-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 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 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 110 L |
