2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1999 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 1 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 222 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 175 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford TS-50 | 1999 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | TS-50 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
