2004 Ford C-MAX vs. 2004 Nissan Pickup
To start off, both 2004 Ford C-MAX and 2004 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (104 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 395 kg more than 2004 Ford C-MAX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford C-MAX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford C-MAX | 2004 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | C-MAX | Pickup |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2960 mm |