2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Fortuner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |