2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 564 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Frontier | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 144 L |
