2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sedona (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 752 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.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sedona. 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 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Ranger | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
