2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon is newer by 5 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, 2011 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Canyon weights approximately 763 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 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, 2011 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Ranger | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
