2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V 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. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 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. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 58 L |
