2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | ST 460 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
