2000 Ford TS-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 TS-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TS-50 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-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 TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | TS-50 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 381 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |