2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2007 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Navara | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 2729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
