2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1999 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 464 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1999 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | E-350 | Stagea |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2730 mm |