2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | Vito |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |