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Ford F-150 vs. Nissan Titan Review

How the Ford F-150 stacks up against the Nissan Titan - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Ford F-150
Price Range: $21,565 - $36,100
2009 Nissan Titan
Price Range: $26,150 - $39,350
Ford F-150 vs. Nissan Titan Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Nissan Titan is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford. The Nissan Titan will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Ford will. When it comes to gas mileage, the F-150 and the Titan don't differ much. The Nissan Titan isn't much more expensive than the Ford F-150 in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The Nissan Titan will most definitely prove more convenient than the Ford F-150 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Ford F-150 and the Nissan with respect to hauling capacity. The Nissan Titan outpulls the Ford F-150 by a massive margin.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Ford F-150 than with the Nissan.

Comfort
While the rear of the Ford F-150 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Nissan Titan, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan than the Ford F-150 because of its larger tank. The Ford F-150 and the Nissan Titan compete for the same parking spaces. The Nissan Titan's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Ford may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Nissan and the Ford F-150 are true sportscars.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Ford F-150 is quite certainly nimbler than the Nissan Titan, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Titan's engine is considerably more sizeable than the Ford F-150's. Remember that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Ford F-150 could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Titan in terms of torque. The Nissan Titan packs quite a wallop compared to the F-150 as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Overview
The Ford and the Titan have the same basic warranty.

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