2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1286 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (398 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Santana |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |