1998 Ford Royale vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Royale would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Royale.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Royale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Royale | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Royale | Navara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3210 mm |
