2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 7 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1204 kg more than 2013 Infiniti IPL.
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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Ranger | IPL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2850 mm |
