2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux.

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, 2006 Ford Ranger (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Ranger 2007 Toyota Hilux
Make Ford Toyota
Model Ranger Hilux
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4016 cc 2694 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 206 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 324 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.4 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.4 mm 95 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 3090 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 84 L 80 L


 

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