2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 Ford Five Hundred and 2004 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Five Hundred | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
