2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Opel GT
To start off, 2007 Opel GT 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel GT (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel GT weights approximately 115 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 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, 2007 Opel GT (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranger | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
