2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 590 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Ranger | Tribute |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |