2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Land Rover Defender 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.
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 Ranger (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ranger | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 75 L |
