2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 619 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-250 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2580 mm |