2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 578 kg more than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Nitro | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 125 L |
