2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 532 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 141 L |