2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2011 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Navara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3210 mm |
