2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-250. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-250.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-250. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 74 L |
