2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 844 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Navara (403 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
