2009 Nissan Xterra vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 869 kg more than 2010 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, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Xterra | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Xterra | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |