2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 3 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |