2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 262 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.
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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1585 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2580 mm |