2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ranger | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
