2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-350 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 106 L |
