2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Nitro | ST 460 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |