2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestyle and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 56 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 Freestyle (271 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestyle | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestyle | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 208 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 84 L |