2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus IS (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Lexus IS.
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 Lexus IS (289 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2006 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2006 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Ranger | IS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |