2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 930 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Frontier | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 125 L |
