2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-350.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | R 390 GT1 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 638 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3967 mm |