2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Pathfinder (385 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (324 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 80 L |
