Pickup spec battle: Nissan Navara vs. Ford Ranger

Pickup spec battle: Nissan Navara vs. Ford Ranger

Contemporary pickup trucks are not just practical but extremely convenient and comfortable as well — even sedan like.

Of course, pickups come in handy if you routinely need to move large items, They're typically built with a sturdy frame and boast power that allows them to move heavy payload even over tough terrain. Yes, it's something that can also be a daily driver.

One of the best-selling pickup trucks in the country is the Nissan NP300 Navara, which is noted for its comfort and driving convenience. Another popular choice in this category is the Ford Ranger that is best known for its excellent performance and state-of-the-art road safety and convenience features.

The Nissan Navara and Ford Ranger both feature a spacious bed that can carry large equipment. Although these two pickup trucks possess rugged exterior looks, they both offer premium cabin comfort and convenience, especially in their top trims.

Both cabins are equipped with leather seats and a leather-covered steering wheel. The roomy interior of Nissan Navara is maximized by the highly functional storage compartments such as the glove box, door pockets, cup and bottle holders, and the overhead sunglass case.

Taking phone calls while driving should never be an issue with Nissan Navara as you can connect your phone to the vehicle’s audio system through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth. You can easily manage your calls, as well as your music playlist, through the audio and hands-free phone switches on the steering wheel.

The Ford Ranger’s infotainment is also compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth. With the help of Ford’s Sync3 technology, you can control the vehicle’s audio system through voice command.

Under the Nissan Navara’s hood is a 2.5-lter four-cylinder engine that produces a maximum power output of 190ps and a maximum torque of 450Nm. The top variant is equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission that can also be shifted to a manual mode.

The outstanding road performance of the Ford Ranger’s top trim is motivated by a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. It delivers a maximum power output of 213ps and a maximum torque of 500 Nm.

The Navara carries some Nissan Intelligent Mobility features that provides driver assistance technologies to boost your confidence on the road. Included in this set of modern features are the around-view monitor, hill start assist, and hill descent control. To further guarantee the safety inside the cabin, the Nissan Navara is installed with supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags for the driver and the front passenger. It is also equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist (BA), vehicle dynamic control (VDC) with four-wheel active brake limited slip (ABLS), a high-mount stop lamp, and Isofix and tether anchor. The pickup uses an alarm and an engine immobilizer for its anti-theft system.

When it comes to collision protection, the Ford Ranger secures not only the front-row occupants, but also the rear-seat passengers. The Ranger features six airbags which are installed on the driver area, front passenger area, side, and curtain. Aside from this, the pickup is also equipped with pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection feature. Just like the Nissan Navara, the Ford Ranger also uses modern road safety technologies such as lane keeping aid, driver alert system, adaptive cruise control, semi-auto active park assist, ABD with EBD function, hill descent control, hill start assist, parking sensors, rear view camera, child seat Isofix anchorage points and many more. It also features a volumetric burglar alarm system.

To further compare these two pick-up trucks, here are the specs of the top trims of Nissan NP300 Navara and Ford Ranger:

SPECIFICATIONS

Nissan NP300 Navara VL 7AT

Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4

Overall Length (mm)

5,255

5,354

Overall Width (mm)

1,850

1,860

Overall Height (mm)

1,840

1,821

Wheelbase (mm)

3,150

3,220

Ground Clearance (mm)

245

232

Engine Type

2.5-liter Variable Turbocharger (VGS) with Intercooler

2.0-liter Bi-Turbo

Displacement (cc)

2,488

1,996

Maximum Power (ps / rpm)

190 / 3,600

213 / 3,750

Maximum Torque (N-m / rpm)

450 / 2,000

500 / 1,750-2,000

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel

Fuel Management System

Common Rail Direct Injection

Turbocharged Direct Common Rail Injection

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

80

80

Transmission Type

Seven-speed Automatic Transmission with Manual Mode

10-speed Automatic Transmission

Suspension

Front: Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar

Rear: Multi-link (Five-link) Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bar

Front: Double Wishbone with Coil Springs

Rear: Leaf Spring

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Disc

Rear: Drum

Front: Ventilated Disc

Rear: Drum

Wheels Size and Type

18-inch Alloy Wheel

18-inch Alloy Wheel

Tires

255 / 60 R18

265 / 60 R18

Steering Type

Power Steering

Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)

Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped

Leather-wrapped with Contrast Stitching

Headlamps

LED Projector with LED Signature Lamps, Auto-light, and Follow-Me-Home

LED Type

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

LED Type

LED Type

Front Fog Lamps

LED Type

LED Type

Door Mirror

Power Folding and Power Adjustable with Side Turn Lamp

Power Folding and Power Adjustable with Side Turn Indicators

Puddle Lamps

Without

LED Type

Wiper

Two-speed with Variable Intermittent and Mist Function

Rain-sensing

Side Step

With

With

Roof Rail

Silver

Without

Rear Sport Bar

Without

Black with Silver Insert

Bedliner

Without

With

Seats

Driver: Zero-gravity Type with Eight-way Power Adjust and Lumbar Function

Front Passenger: Zero-gravity Type with Manual Slide and Recline Functions

Driver: Eight-way Power Adjust

Front Passenger: Manual Adjust

Seat Material

Leather

Leather with Wildtrak Accent

Rear View Mirror

Auto-dimming with Compass

Electrochromic

Instrument Panel

3D TFT Color Display

Dual Color 4.2-inch Cluster Screens

Sun Visor

Driver: Illuminated Vanity Mirror and Ticket Holder

Passenger: Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Driver: Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Passenger: Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Scuff Plate

Without

With

12-volt Power Outlet

Two

Three

230-volt Inverter

Without

In Rear Console

Power Windows

With (One-touch Auto Up / Down for Driver Side)

With

Power Door Locks

Lock / Unlock Switch on Driver Side

Without

Keyless Entry System

With (Intelligent Key)

With

Push Button Engine Start / Stop System

With

With

Cruise Control

With

With

Air Conditioning System

Manual, Push-type with Rear Ventilation

Dual-zone Automatic

Audio Type

Nissan Eight-inch Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio

Eight-inch Color Touch Screen with DAB+ Digital Radio and Navigation System

Connectivity

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth (Hands-free Call and Audio Streaming) / USB / iPod / Aux / Tuner

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth (Phone and Audio Streaming) / USB

Audio Control

Audio and Hands-free Phone Switches on Steering Wheel

Sync®3 with Voice-Activated Controls

Speakers

Six (Including Two Tweeters)

Six

Airbags

Driver and Front Passenger

Driver, Front Passenger, Side, and Curtain

Around View Monitor (AVM)

Front Emblem, Door Mirror, and Rear Camera

Without

Lane Keeping Aid

Without

With

Semi-auto Active Park Assist

Without

With

Auto High Beam Control

Without

With

Hill Start Assist (HAS)

With

With

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

With

With

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

With Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Function

With Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Function

Parking Sensors

Without

Front and Rear

Child Seat ISOFIX Anchorage Points

With

With

Tether Anchor

With

Without

High-mount Stop Lamp

LED Type

With Cargo Light

Anti-theft System

Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

Volumetric Burglar Alarm System

Available Body Colors

Savanna Orange, Alpine White, Galaxy Black, Brilliant Silver, and Earth Brown

Saber, Arctic White, Absolute Black, Aluminum Metallic, and Meteor Grey

Price

P1,539,000

P1,695,000

 

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Hazel Nicole Carreon

Hazel Nicole Carreon

Hazel is a news and feature writer for ZigWheels Philippines. She studied communication at De La Salle Lipa, where she was exposed to writing about various topics, which later has become her passion and now her career.

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