2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (280 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 71 kg more than 2012 Nissan Patrol.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol (399 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Five Hundred | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
