2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-350 and 2009 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 178 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Versa weights approximately 366 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Versa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa. 2009 Nissan Versa has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Versa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-350 | 2009 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-350 | Versa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 50 L |