2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger 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 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1135 kg more 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Charger | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4016 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 84 L |