2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 986 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ranger | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 93 L |
