2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 576 kg more than 2010 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 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 F-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Nitro | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 2379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 98 L |
