2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (228 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 691 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
