2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 98 L |