Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.0 seconds, compared with 7.0 seconds for 2025 Nissan Frontier SV 3.8L V6. 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range has the higher listed output at 452 hp; 2025 Nissan Frontier SV 3.8L V6 is rated at 310 hp, a difference of 142 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range at 1,050 Nm and 2025 Nissan Frontier SV 3.8L V6 at 381 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range carries the higher towing rating at 3,175 kg, while 2025 Nissan Frontier SV 3.8L V6 is listed at 2,948 kg. 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range is 624 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Nissan Frontier SV 3.8L V6 has the lower listed starting price at $37,240, compared with $50,995 for 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range. 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.