2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ranger and 2008 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Navara weights approximately 922 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger. 2008 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Navara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2297 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
