2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Ranger | GTO |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 68 L |
