2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Five Hundred | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
