2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. Both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2007 Ford Ranger are equipped with a 2,499 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 567 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 257 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Ranger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |