2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 660 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Five Hundred | Santana |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |