2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 1 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Grande Punto | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |