2006 Ford S-Max vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2006 Ford S-Max and 2006 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Ford S-Max. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford S-Max weights approximately 107 kg more than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford S-Max. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford S-Max.
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2006 Ford S-Max | 2006 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | S-Max | Maxima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |