Car A
Ford Explorer ST
A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.
Ford Explorer ST
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Nissan Patrol 2021
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Car B
Nissan Patrol 2021
Nissan Patrol 2021 blends strong V8 performance with seven-seat practicality and top safety for family duty. It’s best suited to highway trips, with city use limited by its seven-seat footprint and fuel consumption.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
84
/
82
City
23
/
24
Budget / value
44
/
48
Road trip
67
/
71
Performance
30
/
34
Cargo
46
/
41
Practical
54
/
52
Premium
42
/
39
Winter
40
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Explorer ST · Orange = Nissan Patrol 2021
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Ford Explorer ST
Nissan Patrol 2021
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Ford Explorer ST
- Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
- Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
- Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
- High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.
- Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is on the thirsty side.
- Less suited to city driving per its usage profile.
- Not aimed at track-style performance despite the power.
- Price around 58,000 may stretch some budgets.
Nissan Patrol 2021
- Quick V8 performance (400 hp, 560 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 6.6 s) for confident overtakes with a full cabin
- 7 seats and 500 L cargo space support large families and road trips
- 5-star safety and an 80 reliability score for long-term peace of mind
- Priced at 48,900, it represents good value in its segment
- Combined consumption of 12.5 L/100 km is thirsty, especially in city use
- Seven-seat footprint makes tight urban parking difficult
- Not aimed at performance driving despite quick acceleration
- 500 L behind the third row can be limiting for luggage with all seats in use
Verdict
Pick Ford Explorer ST if…
Best fuel economy
Ford Explorer ST uses 12.3 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Nissan Patrol 2021 if…
Performance & capability
Nissan Patrol 2021 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.