2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 84 L |
