2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 329 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |