2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti EX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti EX (293 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 641 kg more than 2009 Infiniti EX.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 2009 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Expedition | EX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
