2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 620 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Ranger | Nano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 37 L |