2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 486 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Patrol |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 135 L |