2010 Ford E-350 vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-350 (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-350. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford E-350 | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-350 | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 76 L |
