Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Ford Ranger
- Length184.3 in – 196.1 in
- Height62.6 in – 66.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 116.1 in
- Curb weight2,911 lb – 3,726 lb
- Width66.5 in – 71.9 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 5.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 0.2 in narrower (69.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.4 in taller (64.3 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 547 lb heavier (3,319 lb vs 3,865 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 547 lb heavier (3,319 lb vs 3,865 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 118.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Frontier is 5.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 195.2 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 1.4 in taller (64.3 in vs 65.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 0.2 in narrower (69.2 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- 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 | Nissan Frontier | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 195.2 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 69.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 64.3 in | 65.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 118.7 in | 8.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,319 lb | 3,865 lb | 547 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.3 in – 196.1 in).
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