2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 469 kg more than 2007 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2013 Nissan Titan 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. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Titan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |
