2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 13 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |
