2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ranger | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
