2024 Ford Ranger vs. 2024 Nissan Frontier Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Ranger

2024 Ford
Ranger

MSRP*: $32,720 to $55,620
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Frontier

2024 Nissan
Frontier

MSRP*: $30,510 to $43,380
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MPG - City 16 - 21 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 25 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 43.5 ft3 40.1 - 49.6 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 405-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 405 hp 310 hp
Towing Capacity 5,510 - 7,500 lbs 6,180 - 6,690 lbs
Exterior Length 210.6 - 210.9 in 210.2 - 224.1 in
Exterior Width 79.0 in 73.0 - 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 43.7 in
Rear 34.6 - 38.3 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 26.2 - 33.2 in
Head Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.8 in
Front 39.7 - 39.9 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Ford Ranger than the Nissan Frontier. The Ford Ranger will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Nissan Frontier.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Ranger as you will with the Nissan Frontier, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Ranger is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Frontier.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Ranger is much wider than the Nissan Frontier, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Ford Ranger takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Frontier.

Handling
The Ford Ranger has a similar turning radius to the Nissan Frontier, so both should maneuver just as easily in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Ford Ranger, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Nissan Frontier, due to its slightly better towing capacity. The Ford Ranger has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Frontier.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Ford Ranger transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Nissan Frontier.

Utility
The Ford Ranger offers a little more seating capacity than the Nissan Frontier, making it a better choice for those who often have a crew with them. The Ford Ranger has a little less cargo capacity than the Nissan Frontier for hauling material.