2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Ranger | Drifter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2606 cc |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |