2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1383 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina, 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ranger | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Livina |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 323 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 52 L |