2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 278 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Serena |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
