2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | 350Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |