2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2010 Ford E-150
To start off, 2010 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 4,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Ford E-150. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford E-150 weights approximately 193 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150, 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-150. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2010 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Frontier | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
