2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 705 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |
