2004 Ford Explorer vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (239 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (382 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 106 L |
