2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 331 kg more than 1998 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Serena |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1596 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2740 mm |
