2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
