2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 23 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 104 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Five Hundred | Stagea |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |