2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1982 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.

Because 2009 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Nissan Prairie. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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