1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3560 mm |
