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Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Ranger

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2027 Nissan Frontier

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Overview

SpecFord RangerXLNissan FrontierS
Selected trimXLS
Body styleTruck (Crew Cab)Truck (King Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecFord RangerXLNissan FrontierS
MSRP$33,350$32,490 (best)
Lowest listing price$33,380 (best)—
Median listing price$54,480 (best)—
Highest listing price$60,189 (best)—
For sale now5 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord RangerXLNissan FrontierS
Combined MPG23 MPG (best)21 MPG
City MPG21 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG25 MPG (best)24 MPG
Fuel tank18 gal21 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord RangerXLNissan FrontierS
Horsepower—310 hp (best)
Torque—281 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.3 L3.8 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecFord RangerXLNissan FrontierS
Seating5 seats (best)4 seats
Doors44
Towing capacity7,500 lbs (best)7,150 lbs
Payload1,788 lbs (best)1,590 lbs
Curb weight4,203 lbs (best)4,385 lbs
Ground clearance9.3 in (best)—
Wheelbase128.7 in (best)126 in
Length210.6 in (best)210.2 in
Width75.5 in (best)73 in
Height73.9 in (best)71.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord RangerXLNissan FrontierS
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)8None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord RangerNissan Frontier
1

XL

$33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$32,490 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

XL

$36,850 MSRP

S

$33,890 MSRP

3

XLT

$35,875 MSRP

S

$35,490 MSRP

4

XLT

$39,375 MSRP

S

$36,890 MSRP

5

Lariat

$43,755 MSRP

SV

$36,490 MSRP

6

Lariat

$47,255 MSRP

SV

$36,990 MSRP

7

Raptor

$57,070 MSRP

SV

$39,790 MSRP

8—

SV

$40,290 MSRP

9—

PRO-X

$38,890 MSRP

10—

PRO-4X

$42,190 MSRP

11—

PRO-4X

$42,690 MSRP

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Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Ranger vs 2027 Nissan Frontier on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Nissan Frontier starts lower at $32,490. Live Ford Ranger listings start at $33,380.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
The 2027 Nissan Frontier leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (32,490).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
The 2027 Nissan Frontier leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Ranger vs 2027 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Ranger (4/5 NHTSA overall).