1999 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 918 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
