2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 251 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | 350Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 372 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |