1996 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 283 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Armada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3140 mm |
