2006 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Kyron.
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, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 SsangYong Kyron | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | SsangYong | Ford |
| Model | Kyron | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
