2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA 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 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LFA weights approximately 236 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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Ranger | LFA |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 73 L |
