2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1982 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 1982 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Five Hundred | Prairie |
Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |