2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2012 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2012 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-150 | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2326 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
