2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1167 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (278 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Hardbody | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1831 kg | 2998 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 115 L |
