1998 Nissan President vs. 2001 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2001 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ranger. (203 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 2001 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | President | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3010 mm |
