2011 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2011 Ford Ranger and 2011 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Because 2011 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Ranger | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranger | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5171 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3193 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
