2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1994 Nissan Maxima

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Maxima (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 112 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Maxima. (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Maxima.

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