2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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 Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ranger | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 88 L |
