2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1996 Nissan Laurel. 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-350 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2730 mm |