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.
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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 |