2004 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 674 kg more than 2004 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
