2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Murano weights approximately 662 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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-350 (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Murano. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2008 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-350 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 82 L |
