2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 79 kg more than 2012 Ford F-150.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina 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.
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2008 Nissan Livina | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Livina | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 98 L |