2001 Ford EX vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2001 Ford EX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford EX (370 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 590 kg more than 2001 Ford EX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 Ford EX (567 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford EX | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | EX | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 567 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2960 mm |
