2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 239 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |