2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 9 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 318 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1513 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150. 2012 Ford E-150 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. 2012 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | R 390 GT1 | E-150 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 638 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3505 mm |