2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Lexus IS

To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Lexus IS 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 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS.

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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Ranger 2006 Lexus IS
Make Ford Lexus
Model Ranger IS
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4016 cc 2491 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 206 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 324 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.4 mm 91.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.4 mm 86 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 84 L 65 L


 

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