2007 Nissan Murano vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Murano. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Murano.
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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 753 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Murano. (332 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Murano | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Murano | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 142 L |
