1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Serena | Expedition |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2283 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3023 mm |