2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 548 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-350 | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 65 L |