2003 Nissan Pickup vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 256 kg more than 2003 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pickup. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Nissan Pickup | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Pickup | Explorer |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2021 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4912 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2888 mm |