1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 67 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Laurel | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Laurel | Ranger |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3193 mm |