2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1999 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Primera weights approximately 83 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 1999 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-350 | Primera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2610 mm |
