2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Terrano is newer by 3 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 2,664 cc, 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 497 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Because 2008 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano 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, 2008 Nissan Terrano (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Terrano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2664 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 172 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1820 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |