2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 7 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-350. (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-350. (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-350 | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 74 L |
