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 228 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 788 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 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 | 148 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 | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 6290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 4180 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 100 L |