2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 227 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 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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 Ford Ranger (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Juke |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |