2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Ford F-150 and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 466 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 F-150 (496 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-150 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2499 kg | 2033 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
