Nissan Titan vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review

Utility
The Nissan will most certainly prove more convenient than the Ford for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Nissan Titan is a better choice than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or massive animals.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Titan than the Ford because of its bigger tank. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Nissan Titan compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Nissan is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Explorer Sport Trac for a fill-up about as often as the Nissan Titan.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Titan to the dealership as the Explorer Sport Trac. The Nissan Titan pales in comparison to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac in terms of fuel economy. Regarding fuel economy, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac beats the Nissan Titan. The Ford isn't much pricier than the Nissan Titan as far as MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is definitely more agile than the Nissan Titan, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Titan has a more massive engine than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Nissan Titan packs quite a punch compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Ford could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Titan when it comes to pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Titan's front cabin compared to the Explorer Sport Trac. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Nissan.

Warranty
The Nissan Titan and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have the same basic warranty.