2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
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, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2004 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-150 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2960 mm |
