Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier
Overview | |
Years produced1998-Present | Years produced1983-2011 |
MSRP$32,050 | MSRP$32,720 |
Listings276 | Listings1243 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryWhile Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it lags behind in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, hasn’t been a strong seller since Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick currently outsells the Ranger by nearly two to one. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything: power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 310 hp V6 | Engine Name2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Torque281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.3 in | Bed Length59.6 in |
Curb Weight4376 lbs | Curb Weight4203 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height74.0 in |
Length210.2 in | Length210.6 in |
Width84.1 in | Width86.7 in |
Wheelbase126.0 in | Wheelbase128.7 in |
Maximum Payload1590 lbs | Maximum Payload1805 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7150 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-Present | 1983-2011 |
MSRP | $32,050 | $32,720 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | While Ford outsells all other brands with its full-size pickup trucks, it lags behind in the midsize class. The Ranger, once the king of small trucks, hasn’t been a strong seller since Ford relaunched it for the 2019 model year. The smaller Maverick currently outsells the Ranger by nearly two to one. For 2024, the new Ranger brings more of everything: power, tech, refinement, space, and most importantly, choice. Is it too late for Ford to catch up? We tested a Ranger XLT to find out. Verdict: With new V6 engines and a Raptor trim, the 2024 Ford Ranger offers greater choice and capability to finally match the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 310 hp V6 | 2.3L 270 hp I4 |
Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.3 in | 59.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lbs | 4203 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 74.0 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 210.6 in |
Width | 84.1 in | 86.7 in |
Wheelbase | 126.0 in | 128.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1590 lbs | 1805 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7150 lbs | 7500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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