1989 Nissan Pintara vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1192 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Pintara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Pintara | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Pintara | F-150 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3670 mm |