2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NP300 (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Nissan NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ranger. (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
