2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2006 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 79 L |
