2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2010 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 3 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Qashqai, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2010 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |