2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Murano weights approximately 81 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
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 F-150 (495 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | F-150 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 82 L |
