2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 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 54 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (256 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-150 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 74 L |
