2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2006 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 998 kg more than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Maxima. 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 (475 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 2006 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Maxima |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |