2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan GT-R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan GT-R would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 874 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford E-Series. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | GT-R | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 150 L |
