2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Ford E-150 and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 888 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-150 (373 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-150 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |
