2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 141 kg more than 2006 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 Ford Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Serena |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |
