Ford Ranger vs Nissan Frontier Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Nissan Frontier
- Length187.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height63.9 in – 67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,030 lb – 4,700 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Nissan Frontier width66.5 in – 71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 5.0 in shorter (195.2 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 0.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.4 in taller (65.8 in vs 64.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 547 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,319 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 547 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,319 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 110.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 5.0 in shorter (195.2 in vs 190.2 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.4 in taller (65.8 in vs 64.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 0.2 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Nissan Frontier
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Frontier — Based on length × width (Nissan Frontier)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Nissan Frontier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.2 in | 190.2 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 64.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 110.2 in | 8.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,865 lb | 3,319 lb | 547 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.5 in – 202.9 in).
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