2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 919 kg more than 2013 Subaru Tribeca.
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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ranger | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
