2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Ford Explorer and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Because 2008 Ford Explorer 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 2008 Ford Explorer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima, 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Explorer | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |