2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 450 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 (496 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (385 Nm). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | F-150 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |