2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Because 2012 Ford F-350 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-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima, 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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-350 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 76 L |
