2003 Ford F-250 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Nissan President.
Because 2003 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 1996 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | President |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3040 mm |
