2018 Ford F-150 vs. 2018 Nissan Titan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Nissan Titan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Nissan Titan.

When we compare the 2018 Ford F-150's and the 2018 Nissan Titan's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2018 Nissan Titan has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Ford F-150's and the 2018 Nissan Titan's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford F-150 is a better car than the 2018 Nissan Titan.

Pricing: A used 2018 Ford F-150 ranges from $18,985 to $43,998 while a used 2018 Nissan Titan is priced between $19,759 to $34,303.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Ford F-150 loses 37.9 percent of its value and the 2018 Nissan Titan loses 44.2 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Ford F-150 retains 6.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Nissan Titan.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10 while the Nissan Titan's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 1 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Nissan Titan being ranked 9 out of 11.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 out of 10. For the Nissan Titan the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Titan a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-150.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Ford F-150’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2018 Nissan Titan base engine makes 390 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles. The Titan is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles.This gives the 2018 Nissan Titan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Ford F-150 the advantage in maximum range. The F-150 uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Titan uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the 2018 Ford F-150 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Nissan Titan has the advantage in the area of front head room.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Nissan Titan are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2018 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the 2018 Nissan Titan offers bed lengths of 67, 78.7, 96 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Nissan Titan, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.