2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2003 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2003 Ford Expedition and 2003 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 560 kg more than 2003 Nissan Murano.
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, 2003 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Murano. (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 2003 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | Murano |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
