2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 2011 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | RX-8 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 74 L |
