2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Lada Niva 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva 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 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Ranger | Niva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |