2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1328 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ranger | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
