2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
