2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |
