1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 15 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 90 kg more than 2012 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 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 4060 mm |
