2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 850 kg more than 2005 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (334 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Quest | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 136 L |
