2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 2 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z 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 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-250 | Z |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1966 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
