2012 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Ford C-Max
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Quest and 2012 Ford C-Max were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 513 kg more than 2012 Ford C-Max. 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, 2012 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford C-Max. (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford C-Max.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Quest | 2012 Ford C-Max | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Quest | C-Max |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2063 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1828 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2788 mm |