2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1700 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | NV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 106 L |
