2006 Ford S-Max vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford S-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford S-Max would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Ford S-Max. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 680 kg more than 2006 Ford S-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford S-Max, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford S-Max. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford S-Max. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2006 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford S-Max | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | S-Max | Titan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |