2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2005 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 65 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 206 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Primera. 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 Nissan Primera (360 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Five Hundred | Primera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
