2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Megane (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ranger | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
