2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2990 mm |