2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 782 kg more than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 300 ZX. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX 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 | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Expedition | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
