2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2008 Ford F-350 and 2008 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 493 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-350 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 60 L |
