2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon 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 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1529 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Ranger | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |