2010 Ford Ranger vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2010 Ford Ranger and 2010 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2010 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Ranger | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Ranger | Frontier |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |