2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1990 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 228 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.

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