2005 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 323 kg more than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-250 | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-250 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2304 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 76 L |
