2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1242 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-350 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 106 L |
