2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 323 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 2275 kg |
| 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 Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 95 L |
