Specifications Comparison: 2023 Ford Explorer vs 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Base	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Base	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	4WD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Platinum	3.3L	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Platinum	3.3L	RWD	5,000 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	4WD	5,600 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
STLine	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
STLine	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Timberline	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Platinum	3.5L V6	FWD	6,000 lbs.
Platinum	3.5L V6	4WD	6,000 lbs.
Rock Creek	3.5L V6	4WD	6,000 lbs.
S	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
S	3.5L V6	4WD	3,500 lbs.
SL	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
SL	3.5L V6	4WD	3,500 lbs.
SV	3.5L V6	FWD	3,500 lbs.
SV	3.5L V6	4WD	3,500 lbs.