2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford FPV BF GT would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford FPV BF GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | FPV BF GT | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |