2001 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-250 weights approximately 359 kg more than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Because 2001 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford F-250 | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 76 L |
