2004 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 8 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 64 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
