2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Explorer would be higher. 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 61 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Explorer | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |
