2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 35 kg more than 2003 Ford F-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Titan. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford F-250. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 4060 mm |
