2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 Ford Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ranger | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
