2004 Ford Ranger vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 57 kg more than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 1991 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2580 mm |
