2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1436 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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 RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ranger | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
