2004 Ford F-250 vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2004 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-250 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-250 | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
