2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Altima is newer by 3 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 907 kg more than 2007 Nissan Altima.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Altima. (350 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Altima. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Altima 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.
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2004 Ford Expedition | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Expedition | Altima |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |