2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Ranger | Roadster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2352 mm |