2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Ford Explorer. (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Explorer.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Explorer | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Explorer | Titan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
