2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2006 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 40 more horse power than 2006 Nissan X-Trail. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 244 kg more than 2006 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan X-Trail. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Five Hundred | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |