2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.

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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford F-150 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Ford Nissan
Model F-150 Pathfinder
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 202 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 3520 mm 2860 mm