2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 6 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2012 Ford F-250 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. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | F-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |