2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 488 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
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 Frontier (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Frontier | Flex |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
