2012 Nissan NV vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan NV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan NV would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 152 kg more than 2012 Nissan NV.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan NV | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | NV | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6111 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2131 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3711 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 150 L |
