2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2006 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Hardbody (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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, 2006 Nissan Hardbody (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
