2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2006 Ford Explorer and 2006 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara.
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, 2006 Ford Explorer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Explorer | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Explorer | Navara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |