2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 226 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, 2002 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Pickup |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2960 mm |