2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 6 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 62 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 292 kg more than 2011 Nissan NP300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan NP300. 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 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan NP300 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 | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Five Hundred | NP300 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |