2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 TVR T 350
To start off, 2008 TVR T 350 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1632 kg more than 2008 TVR T 350.
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 TVR T 350 (392 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2008 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Ranger | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
