2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Five Hundred | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
