2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 247 kg more than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Ranger | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Ranger | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |