2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50.
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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TL-50 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | TL-50 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 281 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |