2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1632 kg more than 2006 TVR Tuscan.
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 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Ranger | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |