2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 553 kg more than 2012 Nissan Titan.
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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-250 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-250 | Titan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4198 cc | 5551 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2303 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 140 L |