2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Isuzu KB
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Isuzu KB were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu KB (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu KB should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu KB weights approximately 760 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (204 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Isuzu KB | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Ranger | KB |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2405 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |