1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F-150 (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Laurel | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Laurel | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2624 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
