2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
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-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford F-250 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-250 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 548 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |