2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Pintara 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 (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 570 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Pintara 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 1992 Nissan Pintara
Make Ford Nissan
Model Five Hundred Pintara
Year Released 2005 1992
Engine Size 2983 cc 1974 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 272 Nm 168 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2560 mm