2003 Ford Explorer vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 2003 Ford Explorer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2003 Ford Explorer. (158 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Explorer weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 Nissan President.
Because 2003 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Explorer 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Explorer. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Explorer. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Explorer has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Explorer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Explorer | 1997 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | President |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
