2010 Nissan Maxima vs. 2010 Ford S-Max
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Maxima and 2010 Ford S-Max were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2010 Ford S-Max. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford S-Max weights approximately 126 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford S-Max. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford S-Max. 2010 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2010 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2010 Nissan Maxima | 2010 Ford S-Max | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Maxima | S-Max |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
