2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1180 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |
