2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2006 Ford Ranger and 2006 Nissan Patrol 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 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
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 Ford Ranger (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 95 L |