2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2006 Ford Explorer and 2006 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (273 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2006 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Explorer. (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Explorer | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
