2010 Nissan Cube vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Cube. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Cube would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford C-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford C-MAX (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 338 kg more than 2010 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford C-MAX (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Cube | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Cube | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4001 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 2085 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1623 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
