1999 Nissan Stagea vs. 2011 Ford Edge
To start off, 2011 Ford Edge is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Edge weights approximately 422 kg more than 1999 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Edge (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Stagea | 2011 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Stagea | Edge |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2824 mm |
