2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,400 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 188 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 564 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-250 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 75 L |